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Laughing at the Lighter Side of Life: Family Guy Vs Palin By : Cynthia Goodman There have been very few shows which have been able to hold their own like Family Guy against a wave of controversies that has been hurled towards them ever since the show�s inception An animated take on the modern American family of today, the lead character of the show features Peter Griffin- a fat, lazy, unintuitive husband with an average job who goes more by the heart than his head Priceless Humor of Our Times: Seducing the Funny Bone By : Anita Agrawal You can�t buy it, rob it, find it or bully it out of your fat old neighbor Truth be told, the legacy of priceless humor has been considered a myth through ages, more engrossing than a campfire story about Mike Myers beheading a sock puppet Present With Humour By : James Leong Are you mustering the power of humour in your presentations When used appropriately, it helps you to build tremendous rapport with your audience, gets your point across with impact and develops your reputation as an entertaining and engaging speaker President Obama is the New Cary Grant! By : Pam Gersh President Obama is the new Cary Grant Just think about it President Obama is the new Cary Grant Shimano Jigging System: Comparing the Two Systems of Shimano Jigging By : Robert Feuring Shimano is one of the most popular brands in the fishing industry It provides a wide array of fishing rods, reels, accessories, jigs, and all kinds of tackle equipment Twelve Days of Trying to Christmas Shop By : Michael DeVries On the first try at Christmas shopping, my true love said to me, �Let�s go shopping at the mall� On the second try at Christmas shopping, my true love said to me, �Still no parking spots; who do you think took them all Solar Power Roof Vents: Exposed By : Jim Martin Solar power roof vents: Understanding the concepts In the modern day world, most people are aware of the tremendous benefits that solar energy holds out as an energy resource In fact, in the past few years, we have been using solar energy increasingly, indicating that this energy source is indeed invaluable Samurai Costumes For Halloween By : Ronni Rebsdorf The �trick or treat� day is one fun filled day wherein we can get total strangers to give us candy or money The sheer amount of fun and frolic on that day is one unforgettable experience Funny T Shirts - Fashion Can Send a Message By : Karl Hopkins Most people have a good idea just by looking at someones fashion what they like in life. Men Prefer The Breast Over The Leg By : Fritz Thorp We men are a fickle bunch. Most of us love the female anatomy. We love a great pair of legs. We adore a firm thigh. And of course we just cannot keep our minds from thinking about the all important breast. As a matter of fact, the breast is perhaps our most favorite of all the body parts. We are mesmerized by the breast. We spend a lot of time eying the perfect breast, before we make a choice. Top Games To Play In A Bar By : Paul Bleakley Some great drinking games to play while in your local bar or drinking spot The Top 20 Excuses Why New Year's Resolutions to Lose Weight End in Failure By : Nick Nilsson It's no secret that New Year's Resolutions generally don't last very long... have YOU used any these excuses? My Journey in a Backpack to the White House By : Beth Butler Never before has this type of journey been documented. A box filled with items for Malia and Sasha Obama makes it way from South Greenwood Avenue in Chicago, Illinois to an undisclosed holding area in Washington, D.C. This box has in it a bilingual puppet that will tell us of this once in a lifetime trek to the White House as a toy for the First Family. Best April Fool's Day Pranks Online For 2009 By : Shelah Jenkins It's not too early to start The best pranksters know that preparation is key to a successful prank Go to School - Become a Joker By : Ray La Foy Becoming a comedian that gets paid is not as simple as it may sound. Discover how with a bit of education you can easily arm yourself with the information that leads to paying gigs. Standing on Your Head - One Approach to Standup Comedy By : Ray La Foy Standup comedy is not as easy as it appears to be. Discover the steps that will show you how to become a standup comedian that garners the laughs Crank Out Killer Comedy in No Time Flat By : Ray La Foy Good comedy is a serious business as it entails hard work, dedication, and most of all, an excellent writing talent. The core idea of creating a real piece of killer comedy can be attributed to a moment of inspiration or a sudden surge of idea. But putting it all into the right words demands skill. Diamonds and World Domination By : Lawrence J. Reaves Thoughts of world domination are running rampant these days, but how do you pay for the henchman? One simple solution is diamonds. Read this humorous article on domination, diamonds, and James Bond villains. The Santa Suit - Fighting Against Gas Fireplaces By : C. Agee When the news broke late last week that North Pole Incorporated, (NYSE: NPLI) was filing suit against most of the world's gas fireplace manufacturers, the shock was palpable With Christmas just around the corner, this debate about fireplaces has taken the world by storm The Evolution of Gift Giving and Collecting By : James Mizzell Humorous view of the practice of giving gifts and collecting of "stuff". You Know What Really Grinds My Gears... About Office Work By : Maxine Clarke As a homage to Family Guy's Peter Griffin, this article takes a look at five reasons why working in an office environment can has a detrimental affect to employees sanity. A Short History Of The Muppets By : Samantha Gilmartin The Muppets are perhaps the best known puppets in the world. This article explores how they came to be and their slow rise to fame. Enjoy Political Humor -- The Legacy of an Open Society By : Peter Garant George Bernard Shaw once said, �The problem with political jokes is that they get elected� Well, at least there are a lot of material for political humor Humour Your Way to Success By : Nirjara Rustom Humour (or humor, if you prefer) is the tendency to induce or provoke laughter or amusement in someone to make him or her laugh or smile, showing acceptance of amusement The degree to which that person will find something humorous will depend on a lot of factors that include but are not limited to: age, gender, intelligence, maturity, education, culture, upbringing, geographical location, religion, context and health (physical, mental and spiritual) The Santa Suit - Fighting Against Gas Fireplaces By : Lawrence J. Reaves The North Pole Incorporated files a lawsuit against manufacturers of gas fireplaces. Swat Resources Confused By Cardboard Robber By : James Farkenfur Multiple New Jersey SWAT teams were called in to handle a cardboard robber in Somerset County. The suspect was a woman, about five feet tall, and made out of cardboard. Police at first claimed they had no idea what set off the alarm at the bank which the cardboard figure was attempting to rob. You Know What Really Grinds My Gears... About Christmas By : Maxine Clarke Fans of hit animation Family Guy will be familiar with Peter's news-time regular 'You Know What Really Grinds My Gears?' Inspired by this hilarious diatribe on pet hates, and with the festive season well and truly upon us, I felt it necessary to share details of what really grinds my gears about Christmas. Dwi Suspect Runs Over Self, Resources In New Mexico Say By : Beth Olignerf Drunk Busters is a New Mexico resource which allows citizens to report drunken drivers by dialing #394 on their cell phones. The operator on the other end asks for information, such as the drunk driver's location, and the color, make and model of the car the alleged drunk is driving. Resources To Encourage Seat Belt Use In Illinois By : Samson Paulotti It is estimated that over 90% of Illinois residents use their seatbelts. This has been the case for the last two years. Yet, apparently 90% isn't good enough for Governor Rod R. Blagojevich. For some reason, he feels that the state needs 100% compliance with the laws requiring people to use seatbelts. The Possibility Of A Restoration Of A Separated California By : Samson Paulotti If you've ever experienced both the Northern California and Southern California way of life, you understand that they are very different ways of life. In general, what's important to someone living in Northern California is something completely different from what's important to an individual in Southern California. Kinds of Excuses in Fake Doctors Notes By : Dr. E.Z. Streat There are all kinds of excuses used in Fake Doctors Notes Whether you are designing your own excuse slip or shopping for one, it is important that you select the best excuse that will work for you The Humor Behind Shopping Smart and Buying Carhartt Clothes By : Mike Girolami One thing we can all agree on is that the economy is hurting all of us, especially the working people With gas prices soaring, medications costing more than our utility bills even with insurance coverage, and the price of everything at the local supermarket jumping by leaps and bounds, we all have to be more conscientious about price than ever before A Happy Relationship With Animals By : Karl Sultana Discover what happens when there's a funny man, a funny woman and a pet in one neighborhood. Best Crazy College Stories on the Internet By : Phoenix Delray This article talks about many of the fun times students get to experience while they are in college. Is Food For Thought Fulfilling? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Experts frequently change their minds about what is safe to eat. Obviously, it is safe to eat your own words. Doctor Note - Credible Medical Excuses for the Absent Employee By : Dr. E.Z. Streat Doctor CREDIBLE MEDICAL EXCUSES FOR THE ABSENT EMPLOYEE Reasons for taking time off work vary Be it a family emergency, a medical condition, a misunderstanding with a co-worker, a hangover or a much needed break from stress employees everywhere and anywhere from the supervisors down to the rank and file will always have reasons to absent themselves How Do They Make Big Business Bigger? By : Knight Pierce Hirst There's an economic crisis. The stock market is down and unemployment is up. In spite of that, big business survives. Is The Human Body A Body Of Information? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The human body is a machine. Unlike other machines, however, it has the ability to try to understand how it works. Is It A Matter Of Taste? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines taste as the sense by which flavor is perceived through the taste buds on the tongue. Scientists, however, are redefining taste. The Novelty of a Fake College Diploma By : Emma Vasquez Fake college diplomas have become quite the collector�s item and serve as excellent conversational pieces in many situations Now you can choose your field of interest and level of study to secure a fake diploma that will decorate your walls and create curiousity in others to want to know where you obtained it Is It A Sign Of Things To Come? By : Knight Pierce Hirst A sign can be something indicating a fact, a gesture conveying information, a symbol with specific meaning or a placard bearing advertising. A sign is nonverbal communication. Discover a Great Reason to Laugh Out Loud Now By : Ray La Foy Laughter makes us lose control of ourselves by retrieving our playfulness and innate sense of being light-hearted. How Embarrassing Was It? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines embarrassing as causing to feel self-conscious. However, embarrassing means something different to each one of us. How Can We Cut Costs Without Bleeding? By : Knight Pierce Hirst With the stock market falling and prices rising, mortgage foreclosures and job layoffs, the cost of living is killing us. Who Rules The Animal Kingdom? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The more we learn about animals through scientific experiments and research, the less appropriate it seems to call them "dumb animals". Where Has All The Good News Gone? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Good news doesn't sell. The policy for local, TV news is if it bleeds, it leads - which leads to profits. Is Beauty Only Skin Deep? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines beauty as the quality of being very pleasing - but it depends on who's meant to be pleased. Making Your Magic Performance Mysterious and Humorous By : Jay Sankey Hear a magician's experience of mixing magic and comedy together during performances. Is There A Specific Ocean? By : Maxine Clarke Without doubt, one of the biggest gripes I have is the pronunciation of the word 'specific' as 'Pacific'. Geography may not be my strong point, but I'm pretty certain there is no Specific Ocean, so why the confusion when asking somebody to do something in a precise and clearly identified manner? Isn't There A Pill To Prevent Gas Problems? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Did American drivers learn a lesson from the high price of gas or is gas efficiency on its last gasp? In 2008 Should Economy Be Spelled Econome? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The effect of the economy on the average American is seen more in the supermarket, the housing market and the job market than in the stock market. Worst Case Scenarios : Zombie Outbreak By : Samantha Gilmartin A tongue in cheek guide to surviving a zombie outbreak this Halloween. All you'll ever need to know to escape the shambling undead hordes should they rise from the grave on October 31st. Book Review: Embracing Your Big Fat Ass - An Owners Manual by Laura Banks and Janette Barber By : Simon Barrett When I glanced at the cover, I mistakenly assumed this was going to be some kind of self help and diet book A writing genre that induces a comatose state in me after page 2 A Look at Some Funny Halloween Pranks By : Musa Aykac Halloween is a great time of the year when families and friends get together, everyone is happy. Is The Fox Still Guarding The Hen House? By : Knight Pierce Hirst In regard to the present economic crisis, the fox didn't guard the hen house. It ate the hen that lays the golden eggs. Isn't It Time To Teach Parenting? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines parenting as the rearing of children. It would be a much better world if parenting were defined as the successful rearing of children. Chuck Norris Runs Out Of Weapons By : Jeremy Ranson Chuckie is a well known fighter for justice who protects not only the weak and poor, but the entire country from the bad guys. But the thing is, he ran out of weapons for fighting, since there are so many bad guys. What can Chuckie do now? Who's Minding The ... Environment? By : Knight Pierce Hirst I remember when Smokey Bear asked us to prevent forest fires and an Indian with a tear running down his cheek asked us not to pollute roadsides. Now there's lots more environmentalists, but lots more isn't being done. An Amusing Look At The Journey Home By : Patrick Omari Driving home should be good, sometimes it isn't. This article takes a light hearted look at your commute. An Amusing Look at the Premiership Season Ahead By : Patrick Omari This article takes a look at the likely outcome of the end of this Premiership season. Please note that as the season has not been played out it is impossible to accurately predict the outcome. None of the events that are mentioned in this article have actually happened yet and it could be argued that events probably won't unfold like this. Is There Enough Care In Health Care? By : Knight Pierce Hirst As the cost of health care goes up, the amount of services goes down - and all we can say is to health with it. An Amusing Look at an Afternoon of Complete Boredom By : Patrick Omari Afternoons at work can become a futile struggle against the gods of time. You are not alone, we all battle with the boredom of the post-lunchtime working environment. Together we can conquer her. An Amusing Look at the Days of the Week By : Patrick Omari Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and so on. Seven days, seven explanations. An amusing look at the days of the week and what they mean to this expert in travel consultancy. An Amusing Look At The Months of The Year By : Patrick Omari An comical look at the months of the year and where they got their names from. Is It A Sign Of The Economy? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines economy as a system of producing and distributing wealth. It must be the definition of wealth that's changed. An Amusing Look at Hats for All Occasions By : Patrick Omari Hats are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Pop a hat on your hat and make yourself feel like a king. Pop a crown and really do the job properly. An Amusing Look At Men's Fashion Accessories By : Patrick Omari This article takes a tongue-in-cheek look at past fashion items for men. Five Ways To Annoy People You Work With By : Maxine Clarke We've all worked depressing jobs and know how difficult it can be to stay enthused in our roles. As such, it is often up to you, and those around you, to find a way in which to keep entertained in those hours between 9am and 5pm. Misnomers - The Things Called Names That They Aren't By : Patrick Omari Things that are called names that don't make sense are silly. Unfold the myths of berries, nuts and moths with this article that delves into the misnomer undergrowth. Does A Right Cause A Rightabout-face? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The U.S. Bill of Rights protects many freedoms. It's appropriately called a bill because some of those freedoms came at great cost. Are You Insecure About Security? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines security as freedom from fear, doubt, etc. Unfortunately, it's not one of the freedoms mentioned in the U.S. Bill of Rights. What's In In Investments? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines investing as putting money into something to make a profit - hopefully to profit from more than the experience. Are Everyday Heroes A Daily Experience? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Everyday heroes don't slay dragons or stop bullets with their hands. They do what we hope we'd do in the same situation. Things You Should Never Do in Front of a CCTV Security Camera By : Nahshon Roberts What do you do when confronted with the sight of a CCTV security camera Do you go on as if it is a speck on the wall worthy of your attention as a, well, speck on the wall Do We Fight Change For Exercise? By : Knight Pierce Hirst There is no such thing as unchangeable change. The problems with change is that it requires us to change too. 5 Countries Where Marijuana is Legal (Almost!) By : Robert Kane Marijuana users have always sought legal loopholes in countries where it is illegal to own or smoke it Many people choose to buy marijuana seeds (which is legal in many places), then grow and smoke their own (which is not Was Darwin Wrong About Evolution? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Evolutionists believe that the human animal evolved from apes. Unfortunately, not all humans are able to think on their feet. Do Clouds Still Have Silver Linings? By : Knight Pierce Hirst In a perfect world the value of a clouds silver lining would go up when the stock market went down. Marvellous Marijuana Stories By : Robert Kane Cannabis news is always cropping up in the papers and online Whether it�s the latest MP venting their opinion on the dangers of the drug, before admitting they used to take it or a celebrity busted by police over possession, it�s pretty hard to avoid Why Doesn't Time Fly In Airplanes? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The shortest distance between two points is a straight line - unless you are flying and have to take connecting flights. What Is The Source Of Resourcefulness? By : Knight Pierce Hirst The dictionary defines resourcefulness as the ability to deal effectively with problems. Are problems life's way of teaching us resourcefulness? Who Said It Couldn't Be Done? By : Knight Pierce Hirst We're told if first we don't succeed we should try, try again. If then we don't succeed - maybe we should read the directions. How Schools Need to Handle Wet Carpets By : Wendi Watson When it comes to wet carpet and children, these two do not mix. Wet carpet can be dangerous and can cause illnesses, especially if mold has started to grow on it. If you have wet carpet, then you should be sure to take care of it as soon as possible. A Wet carpet is not something you should wait around to see if it will fix the problem itself. Keep Your Head Above Water By : BOB E SHERMAN Most boaters know the difference between WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) and MSDs (marine sanitation devices) Congress on the other hand seems to spend as much time regulating MSDs as they do looking for WMDs Silly Yuppie, Trailers Are For Boats! By : Vance Lane Article spoofing trailering of motorcycles to rallys. It light heartedly picks on bikers that put their bikes on trailers instead of riding them. Article talks a little about the different types of trailers available to be pulled behind motorcycles. Can The Facts Be Watered Down? By : Knight Pierce Hirst On Google the estimates for how much of Earth is covered by water range from 70 to 75%. Obviously, there's no answer that is watertight. The Alternative Approach To Office Furniture By : Shaun Parker A humurous look at office furniture and some of the suggestions that have been put forward to make it a little more interesting. Who Puts The Have Into Have-To's? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Benjamin Franklin said that in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Death and taxes are the ultimate have-to's. Are We Ever Too Old To Learn? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Old dogs can learn new tricks. Old humans can learn new tricks too - it's just they have trouble remembering them. Things Not To Do With A Bandsaw By : Catherine Harvey A humorous look at the way men have such a fascination for their tools and some of the incidents that have occured due to this infatuation. Rants #2 - I've Got More To Say And There's No Stopping Me Now! By : Nick Nilsson I've got more things to say about health, fitness, nutrition and the stupid things that seem to happen with them all the time. Whether you agree or disagree, you'll have something to think about. Funny Videos For Your Humor and Funny Stuffs By : Shellaine Enfesta Funny videos are easily access through an online social utility networking site. These social sites use humor and funny stuffs to attract and lure more members and sign ups. Is The Used Car Dealer Next In Line For A Jeremy Kyle Style Grilling By : Catherine Harvey A tongue in cheek look at some of today's escapism TV and what the future could possibly hold regarding this. Why Is It So Hard To Budge A Budget? By : Knight Pierce Hirst If the U.S. government was required to keep all budgets 8 feet off the floor, staying under budget might be possible. Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned By : Catherine Harvey A look at how one answering service employee managed to upset the life of a customer by letting personal grievances get in the way of her job. Blood And Guts At The Butchery By : Catherine Harvey A more in depth look at a fictious incident involving a meat slicer and a very unhappy butcher. Is There Always A Brighter Side? By : Knight Pierce Hirst It's always darkest before the dawn, every cloud has a silver lining, what doesn't kill you will make you stronger - or so they say.... Funny Goodbye Letters For Friends And People Around Them By : Shellaine Enfesta This is where a funny goodbye letters will be very useful and make those left behind feeling better. It would be fun for you to write short quick funny jokes too. Are We Paying More Attention To Pet-iculars? By : Knight Pierce Hirst Pets are companion animals. For some they become substitute children. They are a bright spot in our lives - and occasionally on our carpets. The Dog Ate Your Homework And Better Excuses By : Patrick Omari If you've ever been late, absent or forgot something you will have tried to make an excuse. Excuses are an artform and can either make or break you in the school, home or workplace so do your research and be prepared.
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